WO2019180597A1 - Système comprenant une substance aromatisante - Google Patents

Système comprenant une substance aromatisante Download PDF

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WO2019180597A1
WO2019180597A1 PCT/IB2019/052199 IB2019052199W WO2019180597A1 WO 2019180597 A1 WO2019180597 A1 WO 2019180597A1 IB 2019052199 W IB2019052199 W IB 2019052199W WO 2019180597 A1 WO2019180597 A1 WO 2019180597A1
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filter
capsule
support means
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beverage
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Massimo RENDA
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CAFFE' BORBONE S.r.l.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents

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  • the present invention relates to a system comprising a flavouring substance, advantageously in the solid state, preferably powdered, even more preferably coffee powder.
  • a flavouring substance advantageously in the solid state, preferably powdered, even more preferably coffee powder.
  • Such system is a single-use capsule containing the flavouring substance or exploits a single-use pod containing the flavouring substance. It is to be remembered that the capsules have a casing made of plastic material, whereas the pods have a filter paper casing.
  • An espresso coffee extraction chamber is known starting from coffee powder in which a pod or a capsule can be positioned removably. To allow the dispensing of the beverage, hot water is introduced into the coffee extraction chamber and brought into contact with the coffee powder obtaining the espresso coffee that can be dispensed through a specific nozzle.
  • a capsule comprising a micro-perforated membrane for the inlet of hot water under pressure, a bottom having a plurality of holes uniformly distributed for the outlet of the beverage and a side wall that connects the membrane and the bottom.
  • a filter paper adheres to the bottom at least partially obstructing the holes.
  • coffee powder Inside the capsule there is coffee powder that is in direct contact with the micro- perforated membrane, the filter paper and the side wall.
  • a further capsule comprising a housing for coffee powder comprising on the bottom an aluminium film, below which there is a series of sharp spikes.
  • the pressurised water introduced into the capsule pushes the aluminium film against the spikes which cause the tearing thereof.
  • the liquid coffee can flow towards an underlying hole for the dispensing of the beverage.
  • Such aluminium film in combination with a waterproof membrane that is located on the opposite side of the capsule makes the capsule self-protected, i.e. hermetically sealed with respect to the outside. This is with the aim of safeguarding the preservation of the coffee powder and therefore its aroma.
  • the waterproof membrane is broken by a relevant spike in order to allow water to be let into the capsule.
  • the latter are placed on a tray that defines a multi-perforated steel filter that delimits the extraction chamber at the bottom.
  • the holes are distributed uniformly on the steel filter. In that case the hot water crosses the filter paper pod (which is therefore permeable) in the downwards direction, through the holes in the steel filter and is conveyed towards an underlying evacuation conduit.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a system that facilitates the dispensing of a beverage obtained from a flavouring substance, optimising the components and safeguarding the aroma.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a system according to the present invention in which some details have been removed to better evidence others;
  • figure 2 shows a view from above of the system according to figure 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 shows a view according to the section F-F of figure 2 highlighting some components omitted in figures 1 and 2;
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a system according to the present invention as an alternative to that of figures 1 -3.
  • the reference number 1 indicates a system that provides its contribution for dispensing a beverage.
  • such system could be a capsule, as for example shown in figures 1 -3.
  • such system could be at least one tract of a line for dispensing a beverage (in particular coffee), usable with pods.
  • the system 1 comprises a housing casing 2 of a flavouring substance (preferably coffee powder, but it could also be tea, chamomile tea, etc.).
  • a flavouring substance preferably coffee powder, but it could also be tea, chamomile tea, etc.
  • the flavouring substance coming into contact with a liquid that is introduced into the casing 2 generates the beverage.
  • Such casing 2 can comprise/contain a filter 3.
  • Such filter 3 is advantageously made of filter paper. But it could also be of any other type, e.g. non-woven fabric.
  • the system 1 also comprises support means 4 of the filter 3.
  • the system 1 further comprises an evacuation opening 5 of a beverage (typically coffee) which extends downstream of said support means 4.
  • a beverage typically coffee
  • the support means 4 comprise a plurality of appropriately flat-topped reliefs 40 for defining a rest 400 for the filter 3.
  • the reliefs 40 identify in combination a resting surface 400.
  • the reliefs’ 40 flat top allows a resting surface 400 to be defined that supports the filter 3 preventing the latter obstructing the evacuation opening 5.
  • At least a portion of the reliefs 40 have a flat top with an extension greater than 1 mm 2 .
  • the filter 3 is therefore distanced from the evacuation opening 5.
  • the side flanks of each of said reliefs 40 approach said filter 3 without being mutually converging. In fact, they do not have to perform a perforating action.
  • the reliefs 40 define channels 41 interposed with each other. This facilitates the passage of the beverage and the conveying to the evacuation opening 5.
  • the channels 41 interposed between the flat-topped reliefs 40 convey the liquid to the evacuation opening 5.
  • there are more than 50 reliefs (identified by the reference number 40).
  • the channels 41 have a width of less than 2 millimetres.
  • they have a height greater than 0.5 millimetres.
  • the reliefs 40 could extend in succession separate from each other along concentric lines arranged around the evacuation opening 5.
  • the capsule 20 (in particular the casing 2) comprises a bottom 6 that integrates said support means 4 in a single body. Therefore the bottom 6 and the reliefs 40 are made of the same plastic material.
  • the system 1 further comprises an evacuation conduit 50 which integrates the evacuation opening 5 and which extends from the bottom 6.
  • Such conduit 50 may be shaped like a nozzle.
  • the conduit 50 extends from a central portion of the bottom of the capsule 20.
  • the capsule 20 is a self-protected capsule.
  • the flavouring substance preferably powdered
  • the flavouring substance is separated from direct contact with the air outside the casing 2. This is to keep the aroma as unaltered as possible and improve the preservation of the product.
  • inside the capsule 20 there is at least in part a protected atmosphere.
  • the flavouring substance is preferably solid, but it could also be in the liquid or viscous state.
  • the system 1 (therefore the capsule 20) preferably comprises closing means 80 of the evacuation conduit 50.
  • the closing means 80 are removable. They are accessible from outside the capsule 20.
  • they comprise a removable (advantageously irreversibly) tab 8 that closes the evacuation conduit 50 (or more generally the evacuation opening 5). It acts as a seal and once removed cannot be repositioned in the original packaging.
  • the tab 8 is accessible from outside the capsule 20.
  • it is applied to an end of the evacuation conduit 50.
  • the tab 8 is sealed to such conduit 50.
  • the tab 8 comprises a portion that surmounts the evacuation conduit 50, obstructing it and an additional portion that facilitates the grip thereof by a user at the time of removal.
  • the tab 8 preferably comprises a metallic material.
  • the closing means 80 comprise a cap that obstructs the evacuation conduit 50.
  • the capsule 20 comprises a water permeable layer 610 (e.g. a perforated film 61 or a filter paper). Furthermore, the capsule 20 comprises a breakable film 63, waterproof and accessible from the outside of the capsule 20. Such breakable film 63 surmounts the permeable layer 610 without coming into contact with it. Furthermore the film 63 and the layer 610 are parallel.
  • a water permeable layer 610 e.g. a perforated film 61 or a filter paper
  • the capsule 20 comprises a breakable film 63, waterproof and accessible from the outside of the capsule 20. Such breakable film 63 surmounts the permeable layer 610 without coming into contact with it. Furthermore the film 63 and the layer 610 are parallel.
  • the capsule 20 comprises a side wall 62 of the capsule 20.
  • the side wall 62 is a single monolithic body with the bottom 6. In particular they define a cup.
  • the perforated film 61 and/or the permeable layer 610 are sealed to the side wall 62.
  • the capsule 20 In the zone between the breakable film 63 and the permeable layer 610, the capsule 20 has a larger section with respect to the zone placed between the permeable layer 610 and the filter 3.
  • the permeable layer 610 in combination with the filter 3 and a side wall 62 of the capsule 20, delimits a housing 60 for the flavouring (e.g. the coffee powder).
  • the flavouring e.g. the coffee powder
  • the system 1 is at least one tract of a dispensing line of a beverage, to be used with pods.
  • the housing casing 2 of the flavouring substance is a pod 21 made of filter paper. It is therefore permeable to hot water which, coming into contact with the flavouring substance, allows the beverage to be obtained.
  • the support means 4 of the filter paper 3 are external to said pod 21.
  • the system 1 comprises an extraction chamber 7 of the beverage in which the pod 21 is removably positionable.
  • the extraction chamber 7 also comprises a rest bottom 6 of the pod 21 in which the support means 4 are integrated.
  • the present invention achieves important advantages.
  • beverage e.g. coffee
  • it allows the flow of beverage (e.g. coffee) to be facilitated within the capsule 20 or however along a dispensing line of coffee in pods, optimising the components and at the same time maintaining an intense and full-bodied aroma.
  • beverage e.g. coffee

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Abstract

Système comprenant : un logement d'accueil (2) d'une substance aromatisante ; un tel logement (2) comprend à son tour un filtre (3) ; - un moyen de support (4) pour supporter le filtre (3) ; - une ouverture d'évacuation (5) d'une boisson obtenue par le fait d'amener un liquide à entrer en interaction avec ladite substance aromatisante ; ladite ouverture (5) s'étendant en aval dudit moyen de support (4). Le moyen de support (4) comprend une pluralité de reliefs (40) à dessus plat pour délimiter un reste pour le filtre (3) ; lesdits reliefs (40) délimitent des canaux (41) interposés entre eux.
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WO2009115475A1 (fr) * 2008-03-18 2009-09-24 Nestec S.A. Cartouche pour la préparation d'un liquide comprenant une paroi de délivrance perforable
WO2014037598A1 (fr) * 2012-09-06 2014-03-13 Francisco Navarro Alcantara Contenant pour la préparation d'une boisson sous la pression d'un fluide
EP2962957A1 (fr) * 2014-07-03 2016-01-06 Coop Industria - Societa' Cooperativa Capsule pour la préparation de boissons

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WO2003059778A2 (fr) * 2002-01-16 2003-07-24 Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. Capsule fermee pourvue d'un moyen d'ouverture
WO2009115475A1 (fr) * 2008-03-18 2009-09-24 Nestec S.A. Cartouche pour la préparation d'un liquide comprenant une paroi de délivrance perforable
WO2014037598A1 (fr) * 2012-09-06 2014-03-13 Francisco Navarro Alcantara Contenant pour la préparation d'une boisson sous la pression d'un fluide
EP2962957A1 (fr) * 2014-07-03 2016-01-06 Coop Industria - Societa' Cooperativa Capsule pour la préparation de boissons

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